Housing Support Specialist

Sentara Health • Charlottesville, VA

1d • Remote

About The Position

This job provides support to members with housing insecurity or who are experiencing homelessness, or who are returning to the community after a nursing home stay, to find and secure appropriate housing. Work involves property visits and community networking to maintain a thorough knowledge of housing and supportive resources. The Housing Services Specialist educates members about housing options to include Housing Choice Vouchers and low-income housing and provides referrals to suitable properties. This position collaborates with other housing specialists, social workers, and case managers, and carries a caseload of members in the Western region of the state.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (required)
• 1 - 3 years' experience in community outreach or customer service (required)
• 1 - 3 years' experience in assisting older adults, the elderly, and persons with disabilities to secure accessible, affordable housing (required)
• 1 - 3 years' experience working with low-income housing providers to develop accessible and affordable housing for older adults, elderly, and persons with disabilities (required)

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provides support to members with housing insecurity or who are experiencing homelessness, or who are returning to the community after a nursing home stay, to find and secure appropriate housing.
• Conducts property visits and community networking to maintain a thorough knowledge of housing and supportive resources.
• Educates members about housing options including Housing Choice Vouchers and low-income housing.
• Provides referrals to suitable properties.
• Collaborates with other housing specialists, social workers, and case managers.
• Carries a caseload of members in the Western region of the state.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees